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title: Private API (Basic Auth) - How do I link my account?
sidebarTitle: Private API (Basic Auth)
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# Overview
To authenticate with Private API (Basic Auth), you need two key pieces of information:
1. **Username** - Your username for Basic Authentication
2. **Password** - Your password for Basic Authentication

This guide will walk you through setting up a connection with Private API (Basic Auth).

## Step 1: Get your credentials

You'll need to obtain your username and password from your API provider.

## Step 2: Enter credentials in the Connect UI

Once you have your **Username** and **Password**:
1. Open the form where you need to authenticate with Private API (Basic Auth).
2. Enter your **Username** in the Username field.
3. Enter your **Password** in the Password field.
4. Submit the form, and you should be successfully authenticated.

<img src="/integrations/all/private-api-basic/form.png" style={{maxWidth: "450px" }}/>

You are now connected to Private API (Basic Auth).
